Update in Modern Root Canal Instrumentation and Disinfection Techniques. Part 1
You will receive 2 credit(s) of continuing education credit upon successful completion of this course. The purchase price of this course is $82.00

Description:

This course divided in 2 parts is designed for the general practitioner to improve their knowledge and their endodontic skills. In this first part of the course, will start with a review of the basic biologic and instrumentation principles. This part will refresh the basic concepts, canal anatomy, patency, crown down concepts and working length determination.

Peter Tawil, DMD
Dr. Peter Zahi Tawil started out his college career in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal. He then pursued his studies in Dentistry at the Université de Montréal where he received his DMD in 2004. During his time in dental school, he co-founded Montreal’s Homeless Street Youth Dental Clinic, for which his team was rewarded the ADEA Quest for Excellence in Dental Education Award. In 2004 he continued his studies at the University of Rochester where he completed his degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. In 2008 he completed his specialty training in Endodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with a Masters in Endodontics.

With his active involvement in Endodontic research, Dr. Tawil has several publications and received a research grant from the American Association of Endodontists Foundation in 2005 for his master’s thesis project: “Periapical Microsurgery: An In-Vivo Evaluation of Root-End Filling Materials”.

After completing his studies in Chapel Hill, Dr. Tawil worked as a specialist in private practice in Montreal while serving as an adjunct faculty member at McGill University. He also served as the endodontic expert witness for the quality inspection committee of the Quebec Dental Board. Dr. Tawil has lectured both nationally and internationally. He is currently a speaker for the American Association of Endodontists, a mentor for the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics, serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and teaches as clinical assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill."

Dr. Tawil is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontists. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

Understand the biologic objectives of root canal therapy

Describe root canal anatomy, root shapes and apical root anatomy

Know how to use and trouble shoot apex locators

Understand the importance of effective bio-mechanical cleansing

Know the methods for effective bio-mechanical cleansing

Describe the basic concepts of root canal instrumentation

Abstract:

The number of NiTi rotary systems have increased at an astounding rate over the past 10 years. This course is intended to help the practitioner understand how to use mechanical NiTi instrumentation in a safe and efficient way.

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